US-IL-Chicago: Quality Assurance Manager

To see other opportunities, please visit http://sqa.fyicenter.com
Date: 07-May-2009

Quality Assurance Manager

This position will report on team metrics and remain focused on the goal of continuous improvement. The Quality Assurance Manager must be experienced at directing others and personally developing test strategies, test plans, test cases, test scripts, and related documentation. The Quality Assurance Manager will be required to participate in root-cause analysis of all defects discovered in the production environment and to communicate related process improvement initiatives. The success of this role will be measured by overall client satisfaction with the release process and the quality of code released into production.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sharp attention to detail, as well as a passion for understanding and delivering quality software. Candidates must have five or more years of quality assurance experience, two years of management experience, strong project management and prioritization skills, and solid quantitative skills. Previous experience measuring and reporting software quality metrics to key stakeholders is necessary. A strong knowledge of generally accepted quality engineering practices, excellent communication (written and verbal), project management, and team-building skills are also essential. Success in this role requires the ability to juggle many tasks while continually focusing on improving efficiency. The Quality Assurance Manager must have a good technical understanding of operating systems, browser versions, and test automation software. Some programming experience and knowledge of the financial/investment industry is desirable. A bachelor`s degree in computer science, MIS, or a related field is preferred; an advanced degree is a plus.

To apply for this position, please visit this Website.

Thank you,
Team SQAFYI - Software QA Resource FYI
http://sqa.fyicenter.com